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H-GAC's Education and outreach materials 

H-GAC has an array of educational and outreach materials focusing on behavioral changes residents can make to help reduce water pollution. These materials are available for loan to governments and organizations in our region for use at events. All materials come with instructions and talking points. Click here or browse this page to see what items are available. 

Please
contact us to talk about how the H-GAC outreach materials loan program can work for you.

The Coastal Communities Outreach Roadmap also has outreach messages available for download in four digital or print formats.

enviroscape watershed portable models

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H-GAC  has three Enviroscape Watershed/Nonpoint Source Models available for loan for events and workshops.

The EnviroScape® series of portable models dramatically demonstrate water pollution concepts and their prevention. EnviroScape® effectively communicates our shared responsibility for the environment to people of all ages, languages and cultures. Our models are engaging and effective, as they create a real sense of understanding through experience and hands-on demonstration. EnviroScape® makes complex issues seem simple, helping people prevent water pollution in their own communities. 

​The three-dimensional landscapes (approx. 25" x 30" x 5") illustrate residential, recreational, agricultural, industrial and transportation areas — all representing possible sources of water pollution. Children and adults learn by using chemicals (drink mix) and loose soil (cocoa) throughout a typical community to see how their actions and those of others may affect our water quality. EnviroScape actually emphasizes pollution prevention with a follow-up demonstration that shows how to prevent such pollution through the use of best management practices.

interactive games and displays

The first four sets also have interactive exhibits supported by the printed materials. 

PET WASTE DISPOSAL game & materials

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The Problem with Pet Waste Poster  PDF (upon request) 
English  JPG  Spanish  JPG​  Vietnamese  JPG

Pitch the Poop Pledge (for signature)  PDF  

​Pitch the Poop Pledge Bandit Sign PDF (upon request)  JPG

FAts, oils & Grease game & materials

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Don't Feed the Grease Monster Poster   
​English PDF   JPG  Spanish  PDF  JPG Vietnamese  PDF JPG

F.O.G. Pledge (for signature)  PDF  

​F.O.G. Pledge Bandit Sign  PDF (upon request)   JPG 

nonpoint source pollution (Residential) game & materials

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When it Rains, Your Yard Drains Poster  
English PDF   JPG  Spanish  PDF  JPG  Vietnamese  PDF  JPG

LID Pledge (for signature)  PDF  

​LID Pledge Bandit Sign  PDF   JPG

LITTER AND RECYCLING Game & materials

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Fish Me from the Watershed Poster  
English PDF   JPG  

LID Pledge (for signature)  PDF  

​LID Pledge Bandit Sign  PDF   JPG

On-site sewage facilities (septic systems)

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The EPA has a variety of outreach materials available for download on their website. Some are available in English and Spanish.
  • ​A Homeowner's Guide to Septic Systems PDF English Spanish
  • ​Do's and Don'ts Homeowner's Brochure PDF English Spanish
H-GAC has compiled a list of OSSF fact sheets and resources online. Many are also available in Spanish

Curbside debris separation (disaster debris)

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A Category 4 Hurricane with winds up to 155 mph would create an estimated 12 million tons of debris. Disasters such as this create problems, as they are usually costly to clean up and require a large amount of space in area landfills for debris. H-GAC recognizes the need for communities to perform efficient and timely cleanup of debris generated by natural disasters and/or major storm events.
Curbside Debris Flyer PDF English Spanish
Curbside Debris Flyer PNG English Spanish

GENERAL WATER QUALITY

Poster: What Watershed Do You Live In? 
English PDF  JPG  Spanish  PDF  JPG Vietnamese  PDF JPG

Poster: The Journey of Trash 
English 
PDF  JPG  Spanish  PDF  JPG Vietnamese  PDF JPG

Poster: What Can You Do?   
English 
PDF   JPG  Spanish  PDF  JPG Vietnamese  PDF JPG

Brochure: Water Quality & Pollution
English  P​DF  Spanish  PDF  Vietnamese PDF
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​Brochure: River, Lakes, Bays 'N Bayous Trash Bash  PDF

This program and website are funded in part by the TCEQ through a grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
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